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This WGU D391 Healthcare Ecosystem objective assessment covers the key
components, financing, and regulatory framework of the U.S. healthcare system.
Exam topics include reimbursement models (e.g., fee-for-service, capitation),
health financing systems (e.g., Bismarck model), stakeholders like providers and
payers, and quality frameworks like STEEEP.
Exam Overview for D391: Health Ecosystem
• Assessment Type: Objective Assessment (OA).
• Focus Areas: The exam evaluates understanding of how providers, payers
(insurance/government), and suppliers function within the healthcare
system.
• Key Topics Covered:
o Reimbursement Models: Detailed knowledge of fee-for-service,
capitation, and prospective payment systems.
o Healthcare Models: Understanding models like the Bismarck
model or social health insurance.
o Regulatory Bodies: Knowledge of organizations such as the
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and their role in
regulation.
o Quality and Safety: Principles of the STEEEP framework (Safe,
Timely, Effective, Efficient, Equitable, Patient-centered).
Consists of scenario-based & Multi Choice questions designed to test your
understanding of how different parts of the ecosystem interact to deliver care
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, The whole structure that supports healthcare provision -
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Healthcare Ecosystem
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An organization of individuals, institutions and resources that deliver services to
clients -
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Healthcare System
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A group of people with a common interest, especially in a buisness -
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Stakeholders
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The 5 P's of the US Healthcare Ecosystem -
Answer
Patient's
Providers
Professional Administrators
Policymakers
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, Payers
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The most common consumer -
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Patient
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The primary goal of the healthcare ecosystem -
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To raise the standard of healthcare offered to members.
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What are the fundamental components of a healthcare system? -
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Organization, funding, and delivery
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What is an example of an advanced practice professional?
A registered nurse
A healthcare administrator
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